The Bylines Vol. IV

Keep your finger on the pulse with this collection of articles that piqued our interest this month.

HOSINOYA Kyoto, photo courtesy of Hoshino Resorts

Jessica Alba’s Japanese OasisJessica Alba revealed in this month’s issue of Travel and Leisure that, during her family vacation to Japan, the luxurious HOSHINOYA Kyoto ryokan was her favorite spot. "The scenery was breathtaking," Alba said. "The hotel felt like a magical place situated high atop the riverbank and nestled between many trees."

OhmmmHealthyish takes you on an existential journey through the popular meditation app, Headspace, and how it can change your relationship with food.

All ApologiesLet’s all stop apologizing for the delayed response in our emails! Science of Us delves into our evolving emailing habits and the potential issues it causes.

Free ArtArt History Majors rejoice! The Guggenheim Museum has graciously opened its archives to the public, sharing over 200 free art books online.

Little Buddy, photo taken by Andrew Holtz

Shhh! Don’t TellUSA Today reveals each State’s most hidden bar or restaurant – totally blowing their cover! They even blow the lid off of Little Buddy, a discreetly tucked away tiki bar in Asbury Park, NJ.

You Have to Watch What Happens When This Dessert MeltsDelish posted a video of Bodega Negra’s Don Huevo Sphere Dessert. Watch the dessert being made and then “taken apart.”

Who Said It?The ever sarcastic McSweeney’s asks the question, Who Said It: My SoulCycle Instructor or an Existential Nihilist – and honestly, we can’t tell.

Brunch + LearnPorter House’s inaugural Bunch + Learn series launched this month with a panel of experts exploring the topic of food photography in the Instagram age. am New York reports that there will be future panel discussions that will host experts in entertainment, publishing and media industries.

Places to LoveSamantha Brown’s Places to Love series, which is scheduled to air in early 2018 on PBS, will shine the spotlight on Houston, as well as other destinations. Her show will take viewers on a trip to little-known spots and haunts, focusing on food, drink, art, design, culture, and adventure.

Cuddle UpHygge (pronounced HOO-ga) is the Danish philosophy that you should be living your coziest life. A Cup Of Jo is swearing by this manifesto and we aren’t complaining in the slightest.

Dumpling BurgersGothamist reveals that the Indian-Chinese restaurant, Chinese Club, is channeling Tibet with their latest special – the Momo Burger. The centerpiece of these mouthwatering burgers are “momos” which are Tibetan dumplings that Chef Salil Mehta makes with beef cheeks and oxtail broth, then topped with cheese, spicy mayo and lettuce.